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Feeding Tubes and Aspiration Risk

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Feeding tubes are often used to address nutritional needs, but they do not eliminate aspiration risk. This evidence-based resource performs double-duty, equipping therapists to educate RNs, MDs, dietitians, and other team members while also helping patients and families understand the complexities of aspiration pneumonia and the importance of identifying its root cause through instrumental swallow studies.
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Your Body, Your Choice: Understanding Thickened Liquids and Dysphagia

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This patient-centered resource empowers individuals with dysphagia to make informed decisions about their care, emphasizing autonomy and quality of life over outdated norms. It provides clear, research-backed information about thickened liquids, hydration, and the importance of honoring patient preferences, making it a perfect tool to spark meaningful, collaborative discussions in therapy.
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Supporting Your Child’s Vestibular Development: A Parent’s Guide

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This parent-friendly handout explains how the vestibular system develops, why it varies across children, and how movement supports its growth. It also provides practical, reassuring guidance for parents, along with signs that may indicate a child could benefit from vestibular-focused therapy.
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10 principios de neuroplasticidad

February 28, 2025 by Megan Berg.
Este resumen visual de los diez principios de la neuroplasticidad ofrece a los terapeutas una herramienta rápida y fácil de consultar para explicar conceptos clave a los pacientes durante las sesiones de terapia. Es perfecto para iniciar conversaciones y ayuda a los pacientes a comprender cómo los ejercicios específicos pueden transformar su cerebro para facilitar la recuperación.
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¿Dónde está la persona que conozco y amo? El impacto transformador de las lesiones en el hemisferio derecho del cerebro

February 28, 2025 by Megan Berg.
Este recurso está creado para ayudar a los miembros de la familia a comprender los cambios profundos que pueden suceder tras una lesión en el hemisferio derecho del cerebro. Ofrece información sobre las diferencias entre las lesiones en los hemisferios izquierdo y derecho, cómo pueden cambiar la personalidad y el comportamiento, y presenta preguntas que invitan a la reflexión para ayudar a las familias a redefinir roles y ajustar expectativas. Comparte este recurso con las familias para apoyar su camino a través de esta transformación y recomendar que lleven estas preguntas a la terapia para obtener más orientación.
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Comprendiendo la neumonía por aspiración y la disfagia

February 28, 2025 by Megan Berg.
Este recurso explica de manera sencilla y accesible la relación entre la salud bucal, la disfagia y la neumonía por aspiración, empoderando a los pacientes y sus familias para que tomen decisiones informadas sobre su atención. Incluye consejos prácticos, consideraciones especiales y estrategias concretas para ayudar a los terapeutas en la educación y orientación de sus clientes.
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From Offers to Action: 30+ Ways Friends and Family Can Support You

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides over 30 specific and practical ways for individuals in recovery to ask for and accept help from friends and family. Designed to make navigating offers of support easier, it empowers your clients to focus on healing while fostering meaningful connections with their support network.
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Frontal Lobe Brain Injuries

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Make frontal lobe brain injuries easier for patients and families to understand with this simple, clear handout. Designed to reduce overwhelm, it explains key challenges and how therapy supports recovery in a way that’s easy to follow and approachable.
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Adaptive Makeup Tools

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource highlights adaptive makeup tools designed to make makeup application more accessible for individuals with disabilities, such as those experiencing fine motor challenges, tremors, or limited mobility. Therapists can use this guide to empower clients by sharing practical solutions that promote independence, confidence, and self-expression.
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